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Thurmont, MD


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Thurmont, Maryland

Thurmont, Maryland, in Frederick county, is 14 miles N of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 48 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is conveniently located inside the Washington metropolitan area. There are an estimated 5,588 people in Thurmont.

The People and Families of Thurmont

In Thurmont, about 64% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Thurmont. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Thurmont had a median family income of $56,138.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,750) in Thurmont. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Thurmont Housing

Approximately 73% of housing in Thurmont is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Thurmont, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Thurmont strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 9%Thurmont Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Thurmont, MD

Comparing Thurmont to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women65
Age of the Population34
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens34
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income77
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times36
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime57

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